Summary:
The 35051 zip code in Alabama is home to a single middle school, Columbiana Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Shelby County school district. While the district is ranked 34th out of 135 in the state and has a 4-star rating, Columbiana Middle School itself has a 3-star rating, indicating room for improvement in its academic performance.
Columbiana Middle School's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the Shelby County and Alabama averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 20.89% of 6th graders were proficient in math, compared to 41.4% in Shelby County and 33.97% statewide. The school's English language arts proficiency rates are higher but still lag behind county and state averages. Additionally, the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 44.35% is lower than the Shelby County average of 56.39%.
Other concerning metrics for Columbiana Middle School include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% and a free/reduced lunch rate of 62.38%, indicating a relatively economically disadvantaged student population. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.4 is within a reasonable range, its spending per student of $10,167 may not be sufficient to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the school. With targeted interventions and support, Columbiana Middle School has the potential to improve its performance and better serve its students.
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